Complex Director
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, United States
Complex Director Position
The Office of University Housing and Dining Services at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Complex Director. The Complex Director’s primary focus will be to establish outstanding residential communities that promote student success. The Complex Director will also coordinate the implementation of the Panther Success Initiative Residential Curriculum in our residential communities, which consist of 400-500 students in each residential area. PSI fosters student success through the intentional personal and academic development of each resident. It is expected that our professional staff build meaningful connections with students. These relationships are created through assisting residents in reaching their goals, connecting students to faculty, embracing integrative learning concepts, promoting cultural competence, and designing educational opportunities which meet the needs of students.
Position Description The Complex Director supervises and mentors a residential life staff consisting of 2-5 Associate Resident Directors, 10-16 Resident Assistants, and indirectly supervises other student staff members. The Complex Director assists with the overall operation of the residential life program by serving as a member of the Residential Life Leadership Team. In addition, each Complex Director will chair departmental committees and serve on university-wide committees. This individual directs community development, student development, social justice education, hall government advisement, housing assignments, staff selection, staff training, student conduct, crisis intervention, residential curriculum initiatives, and coordination of summer programs within their residential area. This is a full-time, 12‑month, live‑in, professional staff position that includes a meal plan to promote community development and policy enforcement for staff and students in our dining facilities. The Complex Director also serves on the Senior Staff Crisis on‑call rotation.
Starting Date June 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Qualifications
Masters degree required by May 20
Progressive experience in residential life/university housing preferred but not required. The successful candidate must possess highly developed interpersonal skills, supervisory skills, multicultural programming experience, student leadership/advising experience, and robust administrative proficiencies.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted until on‑campus interviews are scheduled. Priority will be given to applications received by Friday, March 13, 20.
Applications must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/1807.
Please include a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Questions about the search process should be directed to committee chair Jarrett Williams.
Salary/Pay Rate The salary for this position is $3,703.04 per month.
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
Dental Insurance: Dental plans are available to meet your needs.
Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.
For more information on our employee benefit programs, please visit https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/benefits/newemployees.php webpage.
The University and Community Celebrating more than 130 years of excellence, Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a fully accredited, comprehensive regional residential institution located in Charleston, Illinois.
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Position Description The Complex Director supervises and mentors a residential life staff consisting of 2-5 Associate Resident Directors, 10-16 Resident Assistants, and indirectly supervises other student staff members. The Complex Director assists with the overall operation of the residential life program by serving as a member of the Residential Life Leadership Team. In addition, each Complex Director will chair departmental committees and serve on university-wide committees. This individual directs community development, student development, social justice education, hall government advisement, housing assignments, staff selection, staff training, student conduct, crisis intervention, residential curriculum initiatives, and coordination of summer programs within their residential area. This is a full-time, 12‑month, live‑in, professional staff position that includes a meal plan to promote community development and policy enforcement for staff and students in our dining facilities. The Complex Director also serves on the Senior Staff Crisis on‑call rotation.
Starting Date June 1, 2026 (negotiable)
Qualifications
Masters degree required by May 20
Progressive experience in residential life/university housing preferred but not required. The successful candidate must possess highly developed interpersonal skills, supervisory skills, multicultural programming experience, student leadership/advising experience, and robust administrative proficiencies.
Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted until on‑campus interviews are scheduled. Priority will be given to applications received by Friday, March 13, 20.
Applications must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/1807.
Please include a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Questions about the search process should be directed to committee chair Jarrett Williams.
Salary/Pay Rate The salary for this position is $3,703.04 per month.
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
Dental Insurance: Dental plans are available to meet your needs.
Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.
For more information on our employee benefit programs, please visit https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/benefits/newemployees.php webpage.
The University and Community Celebrating more than 130 years of excellence, Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a fully accredited, comprehensive regional residential institution located in Charleston, Illinois.
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